From local measurements to international agreements: progress and achievements in coordinating the Copernicus In Situ Component

28 March 2019

In situ data, of various types, is an integral and important part of Copernicus products and services. We need this data to validate satellite images, generate observations not accessible from space, for instance, from deep within the ocean, and provide background maps for the Copernicus Services. As coordinator of the Copernicus In Situ Component, the European Environment Agency (EEA) is in charge of improving the access to in situ data, developing partnerships with data providers, and keeping track of the in situ data needs of the Copernicus Services. In this article, we take a look at recent progress and achievements from the Copernicus In Situ Component, showing how it supports the Copernicus Services.

In situ data, of various types, is an integral and important part of Copernicus products and services. We need this data to validate satellite images, generate observations not accessible from space, for instance, from deep within the ocean, and provide background maps for the Copernicus Services. As coordinator of the Copernicus In Situ Component, the European Environment Agency (EEA) is in charge of improving the access to in situ data, developing partnerships with data providers, and keeping track of the in situ data needs of the Copernicus Services. In this article, we take a look at recent progress and achievements from the Copernicus In Situ Component, showing how it supports the Copernicus Services.